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Our Signature Events
Earth Day
Each spring, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, we host one of the city’s largest volunteer events, bringing thousands together to restore green spaces and strengthen community bonds.
Park Heroes
Park Heroes is an annual event recognizing the individuals and organizations that make Chicago’s parks flourish.
Branch Out & Grow Events
Our 50th Anniversary Campaign is both a celebration and a call to action. It honors our roots while planting seeds for a greener, more inclusive future. With your support, we can strengthen our work and ensure that parks remain a vital resource for future generations.
Winter Social
On Tuesday, December 9, come to our annual social event at Revolution Brewing for supporters of Friends of the Parks.
Grow & Glow Gala
Save the date, May 28, 2026, for our spectacular gala event at Café Brauer as part of our Branch Out & Grow campaign.
Watch this space!
Our upcoming events
Winter Social
Please join us at Revolution Brewing for our first annual Winter Social! We’ll have seasonal drinks, food, and a live performance by “The Outside Combo”.
South Works CBA Town Hall
We invite you to the South Works CBA & Policy Town Hall event hosted by our partner, Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE) and the Coalition for a Southworks CBA on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, where we will gather to discuss demands for a community benefit agreement (CBA) and policy demands for the South Works development.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Salud Center, 3039 E. 91st Street (near 91st Street and Houston Ave)
Food and light refreshments will be provided.
This town hall is a crucial opportunity to discuss the proposed CBA, organizing efforts and collaboration opportunities with local residents in preparation for the anticipated groundbreaking at South Works.
Decisions made about this site will have far-reaching effects on surrounding neighborhoods and the entire city of Chicago. As part of the Coalition for a Southworks CBA, Friends of the Parks will continue to advocate for community voices, benefits, and protections in these decisions.